Waka - Loha, Nanded

Waka is a village situated in the Loha tehsil of Nanded district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 50 km from the tehsil headquarters in Loha and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Nanded. Waka village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Waka is 545250. The village covers a total geographical area of 955.1 hectares and falls under the 431709 pincode. Nanded is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Waka village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Loha Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Latur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Waka

According to the 2011 Census, Waka village had a total population of 2,529 people, including 1,300 males and 1,229 females, living in 457 households. The sex ratio was 945 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.88%, with male literacy at 94.02% and female literacy at 79.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 456, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Waka

Waka is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Waka

Waka is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sivungaon, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nanded to Waka is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Waka

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Waka village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Waka

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Waka village are given below:

FAQs about Waka